Increase in obesity linked to throat cancer
Increase in obesity linked to throat cancer Recent research has pointed to obesity as a factor in the development of several types of cancers such as breast…
Inactive kids face 6-fold risk of heart disease by teen years
Inactive kids face 6-fold risk of heart disease by teen years Young children who lead inactive lifestyles are five-to-six times more likely to be at serious…
Fasting may reduce side effects of chemotherapy
Fasting may reduce side effects of chemotherapy According to an animal study from the University of Southern California, a few days of fasting might help…
Coenzyme Q10 may boost exercise performance
Coenzyme Q10 may boost exercise performance The supplement coenzyme Q10 may give exercisers' endurance a lift, the results of a small study suggest.…
Sleep duration associated with weight gain in adults
Sleep duration associated with weight gain in adults Both short and long sleeping times predict an increased risk of future body weight and fat gain in…
Fish oil in pregnancy may boost babies' brain development
Fish oil in pregnancy may boost babies' brain development Expectant mothers who eat enough omega-3 fats late in pregnancy may give their babies a brain-power…
Larger belly in midlife increases risk of dementia
Larger belly in midlife increases risk of dementia People in their 40's with larger stomachs have a higher risk for dementia when they reach their…
Vitamin B6 levels low in rheumatoid arthritis
Vitamin B6 levels low in rheumatoid arthritis According to a new study published in this month's issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic…
Vegan diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis
Vegan diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis According to Swedish researchers, a gluten-free vegan diet full of nuts, sunflower seeds, fruit and vegetables…
Psyllium fiber doesn't affect inflammation
Psyllium fiber doesn't affect inflammation Daily fiber supplementation with psyllium does not reduce levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory protein…